Respiratory Therapist Systemwide Float Pool Utah

CommonSpirit Health Philanthropy; West Jordan (UT); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401K

Paid vacation

Job summary

Common Spirit Mountain Region seeks a Respiratory Therapist to support hyperbaric treatment operations and patient care across multiple facilities in Colorado, Utah, and Kansas. The role focuses on delivering respiratory care, monitoring patients, and assisting in emergency care under physician supervision.

The Enterprise Resource Pool offers travel flexibility, with a base rate of $75.00/hr plus differentials; opportunities to float to Magnet-designated hospitals and multiple units, with

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Current state licensure (RRT/CRT).
• BLS required; ACLS, PALS, NRP certifications preferred.
• 1 year of respiratory therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver respiratory care procedures per policy across units.
• Perform ABG, PFT, EKG, bronchoscopy-related testing.
• Develop care plans from assessments or physician orders.
• Provide patient and family education and safety training.

Skills

Respiratory therapy

Ventilation management

ABGs / PFTs interpretation

Emergency care support

Patient education

Education

High School Diploma

State licensure (RRT/CRT)

BLS - ACLS - PALS - NRP certifications

Associate's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Respiratory Therapist, you will act as a control operator of mono-place chambers, operating under the general direction of leadership and within federal/state laws, DNV, and UHMS guidelines.
Every day you will assist physicians with implementing hyperbaric treatment plans, ensure the safe and efficient daily operation of Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment and associated equipment, and provide necessary supervision. You will also conduct safety-specific education/drills, treat emergency hyperbaric complications under physician supervision, and manage daily activities, adjusting manpower based on volumes.
To be successful in this role, you will possess expertise in hyperbaric oxygen therapy and chamber operation, strong understanding of relevant regulations (federal, state, DNV, UHMS), and the ability to work independently to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant hyperbaric treatment delivery and departmental operations.

• Delivers respiratory care procedures to patients in general, acute, critical care, and emergency areas according to departmental policies and procedures.
• Performs therapeutic modalities including patient monitoring, medication delivery, ventilation management, expansion therapy, and bronchial hygiene.
• Assists in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency care by providing airway maintenance and management, cardiac support, and other assistance as needed to expedite patient and physician needs.
• Performs diagnostic testing including ABGs, PFTs, EKGs, cardiac, bronchoscopy, and pulse oximetry.
• Develops care plan from thorough assessment via protocol criteria or directed physician order.
• Provides patient and family education and teaching.

What is Enterprise Pool?

We have reimagined our contingent staffing plan with a new Enterprise Resource Pool that offers many options for flexibility, variety, and career growth, while supporting our collective mission to deliver outstanding whole-person care to our flourishing communities. The Common Spirit Mountain Region Enterprise Resource Pool consists of both clinical and allied roles that flex or float throughout the Common Spirit Mountain Region system. Associates within the Enterprise Pool will have the opportunity to float to multiple units within one facility, a geographic group of facilities, or to all of our facilities. This pool will provide additional resources to support and supplement the workload and staffing needs across the system.

Level 3 Enterprise Float Pool Pay and Benefits:

• Base rate $75.00/hr + Eligible for evening, night, and weekend differentials
• Must be available to travel to all facilities (Colorado, Western Kansas, and Utah)
• For Enterprise Pool Tier 3/Systemwide hires, dependent on location individual assignments may qualify for a $2,500 payout each. Subject to change.
• Full Time/Part Time:24 months of hospital RN experience in unit type/specialty area in which candidate will float
• PRN: 24 months of experience in unit type/specialty area -
• PRN roles are eligible for an additional 15% differential
• Flexibility of travel while having built in benefits including Health, 401K and paid vacation
• Stability of hours, consistency of systems and opportunity to be part of our compassionate care teams
• Opportunity to float to several Magnet®-designated hospitals and a variety of units, specialties, and leaders to find your true passions and further your career
• Managed by compassionate, empathic leaders whose primary goal is supporting you
• Travel to the most beautiful locations in Colorado, Western Kansas, and Utah with built in benefits including Health, 401K and Paid Vacation and the stability of hours, consistency & stability across systems while still having a home base.

Benefits:

• Full Time/Part Time: Benefits eligible based on FTE eligibility

***This position required travel to Colorado, Utah, and Kansas

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Diploma/ G.E.D.
• Certified/ Licensed Respiratory- Must have current state Licensure (RLT) in applicable state of employment. Must have CRT by NBRC
• Basic Life Support- American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support- American Heart Association- Current ACLS certification
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support- Current PALS certification
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program- Current NRP certification

Preferred

• Associate's Degree
• One (1) year of respiratory therapy experience

Where You'll Work

We have reimagined our contingent staffing plan with a new Enterprise Resource Pool that offers many options for flexibility, variety, and career growth, while supporting our collective mission to deliver outstanding whole-person care to our flourishing communities. The Common Spirit Mountain Region Enterprise Resource Pool consists of both clinical and allied roles that flex or float throughout the Common Spirit Mountain Region system. Associates within the Enterprise Pool will have the opportunity to float to multiple units within one facility, a geographic group of facilities, or to all of our facilities. This pool will provide additional resources to support and supplement the workload and staffing needs across the system.